Tomoyasu Hotei

18 Dec 2012 / Roundhouse Main Space

Hotei best known internationally for his song, Battle Without Honor or Humanity, instantly recognisable as the theme from Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill will make a rare and exclusive performance at the Roundhouse this December.

Hotei, whose career spans more than 30 years, began as a guitarist in the legendary rock band, BOØWY. A collaborator both in the studio and live on stage with many diverse international musicians including David Bowe, Jesus Jones, Sugue Sigue Sputnik, Hugh Cornwell, Asia, INXS, Joni Mitchell, Ray Cooper, David Sanborn and Chicago to name just a few. His musical achievements are not limited to multimillion selling albums, producing and song writing hits in his native Japan.

In 1996, he played guitar under the baton of Michael Kamen at the closing ceremony for the Atlanta Olympics. His recent achievements include a live performance with Roxy Music at the renowned Fuji Rock Festival 2010, a recording session with Lee Ritenour for his album, 6 String Theory, and arranging the theme to Tom Cruise’s box office hit Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Tickets: £28.50
Doors: 7pm
Performance: 8pm prompt

Coming to a gig in December?
Head here early for happy hour - all draught beers and house wines £3 from 6.30pm - 7.30pm
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Roundhouse Exclusive Members Bar: Did you know you can get access to an exclusive bar overlooking the Main Space during the gig? We'll also give you a glass of champagne, a Roundhouse bag and Roundhouse souvenir book. Passes are £20 per person, plus the usual ticket price. Space is limited and advance booking is recommended, so call now on 0844 482 8008, then select option 1, followed by option 2.  Please note, the bar is in the Circle towards the side of the stage. You can choose to watch the gig from there or from the area your ticket relates to. Please note, the view of the stage/artist may be restricted on occasion from the Members Bar.